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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. The Gambia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and The Gambia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Colombia vs. The Gambia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 10008% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
49.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in The Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

7 976 700 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
174 ft
Red Rock

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

76.9 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

31.2 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.82% in The Gambia.

1.04%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 50.8% in The Gambia.

95.6%
50.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in The Gambia the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 177/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in The Gambia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, The Gambia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; The Gambia - January, February, March, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B29 USD - 34 USD
T58 USD - 69 USD

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